During her time working for the ICRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Coline Rapneau had an experience that changed her life. Today she is the ICRC's Sexual Violence Advisor and shares her opinion of how and why sexual violence should be spoken about.

In this strong, personal and uplifting TEDxTalk, Coline's message is clear:

Sexual violence is not unspeakable! Survivors deserve that we pronounce the words sexual violence and talk about it, fearlessly.

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